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Overview
At the Conservation Ecology programme at the Oxford Brookes University you will also gain essential skills for conservation practitioners, for example:
- knowledge of international and national wildlife legislation
- planning law and environmental policy
- IT competencies, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- an understanding of the ecological requirements of different species and the implications of environmental change
- an ability to statistically interpret field data
Career prospects
Graduates of the Conservation Ecology programme at the Oxford Brookes University gain employment primarily with environmental consultancies or agencies, conservation organisations and charities, or continue academic research as PhD students. Some of our past students are currently working for:
- environmental consultants
- the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
- the Environment Agency
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Natural England
- conservation organisations overseas
Accreditation
CIEEM
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Taxonomy and Identification
- Ecology for Conservation
- Ecosystem Degradation and Management
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
- Career Development and Research Skills
- Molecular Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 92 other Masters in Ecology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are usually expected to have (or be about to attain) at least a second class honours degree in a related scientific subject from a recognised institution of higher education.
- If you do not have these academic qualifications, you could still be offered a place on this course if you can show evidence of the potential to succeed based on professional and/or related experiences.
Tuition Fee
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International
15900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8900 GBP per year during 12 months.
Home (UK) part time: £4,450
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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